Master of Science (Aviation)
RMIT University
Program Overview
The course combines core studies spanning the aviation industry with the opportunity to dig deeper in such areas as:
- Aviation Airworthiness
- Management and Digital Disruption
- Aviation Operations
- Aerospace
- Data Science in Aviation
- Transport Safety
During your study, you’ll increase both your understanding of the industry and be exposed to the contemporary issues it faces. You’ll also develop the skills to analyse and implement creative solutions to industry problems, identify opportunities and enhance your leadership and communication skills.
A key aspect of the program is the Aviation Research Project where you will expand on the knowledge gained throughout the course and can work on an in-depth qualitative and/or quantitative study with a technical and/or managerial application within the industry.
Melbourne, Australia
24 Months
AU$ 43,200
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 79
Year One of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses:
- Aircraft & Air Transportation
- Human Factors in Aviation Safety
- Management of Technology
- Aviation Strategy and Resource Management
- Building Quality Organisations and Leadership
- Advanced Air Cargo Operations and Management
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
- Business Data Analytics
- Airport Design and Operations
- Airline Marketing
- Aviation Research Project
Academic requirements
- Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0.
- Applicants who have a successfully completed a relevant degree (as above) with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4, will be considered if they have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
OR
- Successful completion of an Australian postgraduate qualification (or international equivalent) in a related discipline (as above).
OR
- Applicants without any relevant prior qualification will be considered if they have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
- International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
Selection tasks
- A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
The annual tuition fee is AU$43,200.
There is a current and projected strong demand for aviation professionals both in Australia and globally.
With a rapidly growing global population that seeks to travel both domestically and internationally, the need for well-planned and managed airlines, airports and related aviation organisations has become even more important.
Graduates with a relevant postgraduate qualification will be well prepared for a range of operational, management and planning roles in the aviation industry. These could include roles in areas such as:
- airline operations planning and management
- airline maintenance management and supervision
- airport landside and airside operations
- airport planning and management
- aviation safety management
- air cargo operations and planning